Trichuris trichiura in a post-Colonial Brazilian mummy

Trichuris trichiura in a post-Colonial Brazilian mummy

Trichuris trichiura is a soil-transmitted helminth which is prevalent in warm, moist, tropical and subtropical regions of the world with poor sanitation. Heavy whipworm can result either in Trichuris dysenteric syndrome - especially in children - or in a chronic colitis. In heavy infections, worms c...

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Main Authors: Rafaella Bianucci, Eduardo J Lopes Torres, Juliana MF Dutra Santiago, Luis F Ferreira, Andreas G Nerlich, Sheila Maria Mendonça de Souza, Valentina Giuffra, Pedro Paulo Chieffi, Otilio Maria Bastos, Renata Travassos, Wanderley de Souza, Adauto Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2015-02-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
whipworm
soil-transmitted helminthiasis
Maculo syndrome
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